🍉 July 2025 🍉

Thank You, 100 Neighbors Who Care

We want to offer our deepest thanks to 100 Neighbors Who Care, a local giving group that supports nonprofits through community voting. Thanks to their generosity, EAAA will be able to provide a full year of meals for 16 people on our waitlist. Thank you for your support!

Harvest for Help: Become a Sponsor

Our annual Harvest for Help breakfast will take place Thursday, September 18, at Jeff’s Catering in Brewer—and we’re looking for sponsors to help make it happen.

This event raises funds for our wellness and connection programs, which help older adults stay active, engaged, and supported in their communities. From exercise classes to social gatherings, these programs combat isolation and improve quality of life.



Sponsorships help cover event costs and allow more dollars to go directly to services. Sponsors also receive recognition and visibility for supporting a deeply meaningful cause. To learn more, click below or email Chris Hill—and join us in building a stronger, more connected community for older adults.

Support July for Joy — Social Wellness Fundraiser

Join us this July for July for Joy, our Social Wellness Month fundraiser supporting low-cost or free programs that help older adults stay connected, active, and engaged. From exercise and Tai Chi to card games, crafts, and community cafés, your gift brings friendship, laughter, and belonging to those who need it most.

While we receive some public funding, it doesn't fully cover the cost of these vital programs. Your support helps keep them affordable, accessible, and growing to meet rising demand.



Make July a month of joy—visit eaaa.org/julyforjoy to give!

Focus Group Participants Needed

Are you age 50+ and willing to share your views on work and retirement? USM's Catherine Cutler Institute is holding virtual focus groups to learn what motivates Maine' s older adults to keep working or retire. Each participant will receive a $35 gift card. Click the button relevant to your work status for more info.

Come to the Durgin Center in Brewer or the Calais Access Center for resources, activities, exercise, meals, friendship, and more!

Assistive Devices Available

Call us at 207-941-2865 and ask if you are eligible to receive FREE assistive devices.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

This six-class session gives you the tools to take care of yourself while caring for someone else.

Caregiver Training

Join us at 11:30 am on the first Monday of each month to gain skills and build confidence.

Caregiver Support Groups

Caregivers share experiences and learn about resources in a confidential, supportive setting.

Did You Know ... ? Medicare Cards Don't Expire!

Have you received a call saying your Medicare card is about to expire or has expired? Maybe a mention of a new card with a microchip? This is a scam!

Medicare cards never expire and they do not have microchips.

If you gave out your information, please report it to the SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) by calling 877-808-2468.

Food Safety Tips

Take a peek at these safe handling tips to help protect yourself and your family from food poisoning.

What's for Lunch?

Check out a sampling of the meals available through our home-delivered meals programs.

Community Cafes

Join us for a hot meal and good conversation at one of our Community Cafes! Click the button below for locations, dates, and menus. Hope to see you there!

Help for Pet Owners

If you are 60+ and meet the income guidelines, the Furry Friends Food Bankcan provide you with monthly supplemental pet food. Click below to view more resources.

There's a lot going on in our region! Check out some highlights below. Some activities require registration. Please click the links for more info. 

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1.   mail:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

2.   fax:

(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

3.   email:

Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.